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IRAN'S SEEDS OF LIBERTY
The Iranian Student Movement Up to the Minute Reports ^ | 6-27-03 | Amir Taheri

Posted on 10/22/2003 1:36:43 PM PDT by nuconvert

IRAN'S SEEDS OF LIBERTY

By AMIR TAHERI for the NY Post

June 27, 2003 -- AS the Iranian opposition to the mullahs gathers momentum, a chorus of self-styled experts in the United States is trying to belittle the pro-democracy movement, presenting the Khomeinist regime as a solid and urging Washington to seek détente with Tehran.

These "experts" present the pro-democracy movement as a student revolt with no popular base, no program and no leaders. In fact, it has a strong popular base. Its support cuts across class, religious, ideological and generational boundaries.

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Brief yourself on the events in Iran, the people, the issues that will likely effect all of our lives."

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1 posted on 10/22/2003 1:36:43 PM PDT by nuconvert
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Please post current comments on this on-going discussion thread. – Click Link Below!
"If you want on or off this Iran ping list, Freepmail DoctorZin”

2 posted on 10/22/2003 1:36:57 PM PDT by nuconvert
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PLEASE DON'T POST COMMENTS HERE.
THIS ARTICLE IS FROM JUNE'03 And Is BEING ARCHIVED.
See link in #2 for posting comments.

Thank You.
3 posted on 10/22/2003 1:38:33 PM PDT by nuconvert
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